1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 220 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |