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Which is faster?
The Mazda MX-5 Miata NB is faster — 3.7s quicker on average across 20 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Mazda MX-5 Miata NB MX-5 Miata NB | BMW E36 328is coupe E36 328is coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 1998-2005 | 1996-1999 |
| horsepower | 140 | 193 |
| torque (N_M) | 133 | 279 |
| weight (KG) | 1,065 | 1,415 |
| Power to Weight | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Rank | #287 | #275 |
| Tire |
140 R050
195/50/15 |
280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 2 |
| engine Description | The 1.8L BP-4W engine | 2.8L NA I6 (M52B28 ) |
| gearbox | 5 SPEED MANUAL | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2260 | 2700 |
| width (MM) | 1679 | 1709 |
| length (MM) | 3950 | 4432 |
| height (MM) | 1219 | 1367 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 8 SECs | 5.6 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 192 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 20,150 | $ 27,555 |
| Current Value | $ 12,500 | $ 12,500 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +4.83s | +3.08s |
Mazda MX-5 Miata NB MX-5 Miata NB — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | MX-5 Miata NB MX-5 Mia… | E36 328is coupe E36 328i… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barber Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:40.4 | 1:41.14 | -0.74 | Race | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Palmer Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:48.4 | 1:49.9 | -1.5 | Race | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 2:04.131 | 2:05.18 | -1.04 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:28.38 | 1:28.438 | -0.05 | Medium | 100–140 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | 1:25.19 | 1:24.74 | +0.45 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Streets - CCW) | 1:29.573 | 1:25.3 | +4.27 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | MX-5 Miata NB MX-5 Mia… | E36 328is coupe E36 328i… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:35.8 | 1:44.1 | -8.3 | Heavy / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Barber Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:36.4 | 1:41.14 | -4.74 | Race / Race | 40 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:54 | 2:05.18 | -11.18 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:19.9 | 1:28.438 | -8.53 | Race / Med | 40 / 100 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | 1:22.683 | 1:24.74 | -2.05 | Race / Med | 100 / 200 | |
| GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | 1:39 | 1:44.73 | -5.73 | Heavy / Race | 200 / 280 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | 1:34.34 | 1:33 | +1.34 | Heavy / Med | 100 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) | 1:17.66 | 1:18.95 | -1.29 | Race / Race | 200 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Motorsport Park Hastings (CW) | 1:39.21 | 1:40.57 | -1.36 | Med / Race | 200 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Driveway Austin Motorsports (Fiorano L1 Course) | 0:40.04 | 0:36.68 | +3.36 | Stock / Light | 140 / 280 |
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