2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (166 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1988 Volvo 760 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. 1988 Volvo 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 760 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2780 mm |
