1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1994 Caterham Seven and 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 415 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (130 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Caterham | Mazda |
| Model | Seven | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |
