Roadster Folks,
I thought there was a difference between the current measurement of HP
now and when our cars were made (wheels vrs engine). So wouldn't a
current 155 HP have a lot more power (given similar weights) than an
1969 155 HP car?
Dana
PS If nothing else I would love to have a soft top that goes up as
easily and seals as well as a Miata's.
datsunmike wrote:
>
> The new 2001 Miata has 155 HP SAE. I doubt that most Roadsters, including
> Solex models, would be able to keep up with it although off the line the
> Roadster might be able to take it because of torque and cubic inches but the
> six speed tranny does have a lower 1st gear so it may be close. With 116HP
> my car tops out at about 115, with 155HP it's probably closer to 130 or so.
>
> In the handling department there is no comparision. the Miata is much
> stiffer and well balanced than any Roadster I have ever driven and has
> better steering. My Konied, sway barred, Miata will blow most Roadsters away
> in the corners, except for Calspeed.
>
> I'm not talking about race cars here but street cars.
>
> 30+ years of technology has made the Miata a great car. Mine is a 91 and the
> 2001 Miatas are supposed to be much stiffer and better handling. While I
> love my Roadster, I also love my Miata.
>
> IMHO,
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Stephen McCartney <sgam@hotmail.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 7:19 PM
> Subject: Mazda MX5 (Miata, I think)
>
> > I just read that Mazda are bringing out a new model of MX5 (which most
> > people here call a Miata, right?) that will bring it's power up to about
> > 112kw, IIRC.
> >
> > So now it's on par with a Solex 2000?
> >
> > Has anyone here got experiences in taking on these things? I'd assume the
> > Mazda would handle better, but maybe isn't as quick? I'd never thought
> that
> > I could beat one, but on paper, it's looking possible...
> > _________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >
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Dana Nojima, Ph.D.
Department of Urology
VA Medical Center - 112F
4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
phone: (415) 221-4810 x 2031
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