1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 153 kg more than 1961 Fiat 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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |
