2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (163 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |