1966 Steyr Haflinger vs. 1994 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Midge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Midge (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Midge weights approximately 450 kg more than 1966 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mazda Midge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Mazda Midge (156 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr Haflinger. 1994 Mazda Midge has automatic transmission and 1966 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1966 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mazda Midge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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