2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 64 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2010 Ferrari California | |
Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
Model | MX-5 Miata | California |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 483 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |