2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor.
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, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
