1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 MG Midget
To start off, 1964 MG Midget is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1964 MG Midget.
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, 1964 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1964 MG Midget | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 40 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2032 mm |
