1999 Daewoo Prince vs. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Prince is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 290 kg more than 1989 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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1999 Daewoo Prince | 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
Model | Prince | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3950 mm |