1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1970 Porsche 910
To start off, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 910. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 910 would be higher. At 2,195 cc, 1970 Porsche 910 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 910 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1970 Porsche 910 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 910 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1265 kg |