1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |