1997 Daewoo Prince vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daewoo Prince. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daewoo Prince would be higher. Both 1997 Daewoo Prince and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 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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1997 Daewoo Prince | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
Model | Prince | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |