2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 608 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3030 mm |
