1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Rover |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | P4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |
