1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 600 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |