1995 Lamborghini Cala vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini Cala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini Cala would be higher. At 3,900 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini Cala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Cala weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 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, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (316 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 1995 Lamborghini Cala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lamborghini Cala | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mazda |
Model | Cala | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 225 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |