1984 Peugeot 604 vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2010 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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Peugeot 604 | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Peugeot | Mazda |
| Model | 604 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2847 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
