1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 126 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mazda | Smart |
Model | MX-5 Miata | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1867 mm |