1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Daihatsu Mira
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 395 kg more than 1967 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira 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, 1996 Daihatsu Mira (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Mira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1996 Daihatsu Mira | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Mira |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
