2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
