1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 201 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 2003 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | V8 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |