2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster 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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 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 | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Mazda | Morgan |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
