1999 Venturi 400 vs. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
To start off, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (165 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA weights approximately 32 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi 400 | 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | |
| Make | Venturi | Mazda |
| Model | 400 | MX-5 MIATA |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4032 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1255 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
