1981 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 612 kg more than 2001 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (244 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |