2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 1986 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster. 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, 1986 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 1986 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Venturi |
| Model | Roadster | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
