1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 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 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 924 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 84 L |