2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 519 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |
