1952 BMW 340 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 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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1952 BMW 340 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 340 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |