1957 Morris Isis vs. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
To start off, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA (165 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 133 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Isis | 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | |
| Make | Morris | Mazda |
| Model | Isis | MX-5 MIATA |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4032 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1255 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |
