1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 13 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 5 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 51 L |