1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 19 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
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1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mazda | Smart |
Model | MX-5 Miata | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 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 | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |