2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 510 kg more than 1962 Seat 600. 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 (170 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |
