2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 263 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 965 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
