1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 360 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 161 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, 1984 Volvo 360 (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 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 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 360 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| 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 | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
