1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 97 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJR-15 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 48 L |
