1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 409 kg more than 2001 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 135 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 171 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1671 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2270 mm |