1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1991 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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 504 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
