1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 335 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 133 | 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 133 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |