1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 13 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 (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
