1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (244 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1400 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
