1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 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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1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Monza | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |