1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 349 kg more than 2010 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 130 | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 130 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |