2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1965 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1965 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1965 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Moretti |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
