1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 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. 1978 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1978 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Mazda | Simca |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |