2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (353 HP) has 198 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 38 kg more than 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8.
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, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (536 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Hemi Super 8 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2270 mm |
