2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500.
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, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Steyr |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1850 mm |
