2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1982 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1982 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 505 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2910 mm |
