2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2004 Porsche GT2
To start off, both 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2004 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 330 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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 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 | 2004 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
