1941 Fiat 500 vs. 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1941 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1941 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 420 kg more than 1941 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1941 Fiat 500 | 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1941 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |