1987 Porsche 924 vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2011 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Porsche 924 | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Porsche | Mazda |
Model | 924 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1139 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |