1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1992 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, 1959 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mazda | Rover |
Model | MX-5 Miata | P4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |