2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 840 kg more than 2007 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3230 mm |