1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 347 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, 1972 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 504 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2910 mm |
