1957 Austin A135 vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A135 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
