1945 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 1,775 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 380 kg more than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1945 Jaguar Mark IV | 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
Model | Mark IV | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1945 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1775 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2270 mm |