1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, both 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 1998 Porsche 935 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (162 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 935 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
