2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1963 Steyr 650T
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (140 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 640 kg more than 1963 Steyr 650T. 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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1963 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Mazda | Steyr |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 650T |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1850 mm |
