1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 1 kg more than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. 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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
