1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 650T 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 109 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 483 kg more than 1967 Steyr 650T. 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 (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Mazda | Steyr |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 650T |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1850 mm |
