1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 642 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | 62 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
