1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata (134 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 325 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1100 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
