1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1960 Moretti 750
To start off, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 210 kg more than 1960 Moretti 750. 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, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1960 Moretti 750 | |
| Make | Mazda | Moretti |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 750 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2160 mm |
