Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2008 – 2012) vs Caterham Roadsport (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Caterham Roadsport is the more powerful of the two, with up to 177 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 222 km/h against 212 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 550 kg against 1,125 kg. At 3,995 mm, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata is 614 mm longer than the Caterham Roadsport.
| Specification |
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2008 – 2012
|
Caterham
Roadsport
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 162 hp | 126 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 188 Nm | 163 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 9.9 s | 4.8 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 212 km/h | 180 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,381 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,115 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,225 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,125 – 1,155 kg | 550 – 560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.