2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2004 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2004 TVR Tamora were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 117 kg more than 2004 TVR Tamora.
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 TVR Tamora (380 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 2004 TVR Tamora 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 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
