1964 Fiat Berline vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline.
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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Berline | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Berline | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |