1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 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 78 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 850 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2270 mm |