1970 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Sixty (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1171 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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.
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1970 Cadillac Sixty | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Sixty | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 3960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2270 mm |