2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 12 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 625 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (245 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2601 mm |
