1964 Abarth OT vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 193 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
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1964 Abarth OT | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | OT | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |