1949 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2005 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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1949 Buick 40 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | 40 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1147 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |