1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1999 Holden Berlina and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (241 Nm). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Holden Berlina | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Berlina | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 241 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |