2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 625 kg more than 1973 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (230 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
