2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 447 kg more than 2004 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Supra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |