1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
Make | Mazda | Steyr |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 500D |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1850 mm |