1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 300 kg more than 1991 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, 1993 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Venturi |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
