1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona 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 87 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 5 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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |