2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (140 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (160 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Tatra |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | T600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
