1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 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 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | C-Type | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
