240sx vs mx-5

[JonnySlick]

Originally posted by DropTopDrifter
My 1.8L will run dead even with a 1.6 with either the Greddy turbo kit or the Jackson Racing SC.

90-93 rated @ 115hp (about 90-95 at the wheel)
94-95 rated @ 133hp (about 105 to the wheel )
96-97 rated @ 138hp (OBDII) ( about110-115 at the wheel)
98-present rated @ 142hp (about 120 at the wheel)

here is what i found on miata.net (i just cut and paste this info):

'90-'93: 1.6L engine 116hp, 14X5.5 alloy wheels, viscous LSD as an option, lightest weight (2200lb give or take a few), 17 sec ET

'94-'95: 1.8L engine 128hp (OBD-I... easier to mess with than '96-'97), 14X6 alloy wheels, torsen (stronger and longer lasting than viscous) LSD as an option, larger 4-wheel disk brakes, more chassis bracing, a little more weight (2300lb give or take a few), 16.5 sec ET, similar handling and braking to '90-'93, R package was offered and had stiffer suspension and torsen, and were the lightest, M editions were the luxury models that were a bit heavier (50lb or so) and had 15X7 alloy wheels, torsen, standard suspension

'96-'97: 1.8L engine 133hp (ODB-II... a little more of a PITA than the OBD-I for mods), everything else like '94-'95 except perhaps the ride height is slightly higher (debatable)

'98: no such animal in the North America. '98 model year (NB Body style) available in other parts of the world.

'99-'00: 1.8L engine 140hp (OBD-II), 6-speed manual trans available on 10AE and SE models, 14X6 alloys or 15X7 option, torsen option, glass/defroster rear window, larger trunk, no popup lights, better aerodynamics, slightly better handling, slightly less weight than the '97 model, improved chassis rigidity, 16 sec ET

'01+: 1.8L engine 142hp (original rated 155hp (ODB-II)), 6-speed manual trans available as option, 15X6 alloy or 16X6 option, everything else same as '99-'00, improved chassis ridigity over '99-'00, heavier (2400 lb give or take a few), 16 sec ET (OK maybe 16.1 close enough) , improved brakes over '99-'00 when equipped with 16" wheels

A few notes on the '99+ models:
Suspension package available as an option which included shock tower brace, stiffer springs, bilstien shocks, heavier rear swaybar, and Torsen. For '01 models suspension package also added the larger brakes that require the 16" wheels and additional bracing. The leather package automatically got all of the components of the suspension package except the bilstien shocks, stiffer springs and heavier rear swaybar, and shock tower brace (except the '01+ models). Suspension package on leather equipped cars added the rest of these items though.

[DropTopDrifter]

hmmm.. thats strange... i know i saw that the M1 OBD-II was 138... oh well. good info... that what i was looking for but i guess you found it first

[JonnySlick]

so the question is with only a 12 hp difference in the two is there that noticeable of an amount of power? and i still don't see how you can keep up w/ a supercharged 1.6 w/ a mostly stock 1.8.....not that i don't believe you, just need more explaining i guess.