1992 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Bristol Beaufighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Bristol Beaufighter would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 611 kg more than 2012 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.
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1992 Bristol Beaufighter | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | Beaufighter | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1139 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2329 mm |