1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (161 Nm). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Coronet | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
