2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 155 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.
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, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Venturi Cabriolet 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 | 1990 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Mazda | Venturi |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
