1957 BMW 600 vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 475 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 600 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 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 | 550 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2270 mm |