2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (165 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 498 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | MX-5 MIATA | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4032 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1255 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
