1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
