2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 295 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Floride |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |
