2003 Lada 2123 vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2003 Lada 2123 and 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lada 2123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lada 2123 (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (104 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lada 2123 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada 2123 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lada 2123 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lada 2123 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Lada 2123 (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Lada 2123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2003 Lada 2123 | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | 2123 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |