2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1964 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 593 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. 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 (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
