2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 580 kg more than 2003 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | MX-5 Miata | President |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2860 mm |