Question 1

Which is faster, BMW 5 E28 or Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Accepted Answer

The Mazda MX-5 Miata 2019 is faster with a 15.10s quarter mile compared to 15.30s for the BMW 5 E28 1988.

Question 2

What is the 0-60 difference between 5 E28 and MX-5 Miata?

Accepted Answer

The BMW 5 E28 1988 does 0-60 mph in 6.50 seconds, while the Mazda MX-5 Miata 2019 achieves it in 6.30 seconds. The MX-5 Miata launches faster.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

Both the 5 E28 and MX-5 Miata respond well to modifications. Visit the individual car pages to see Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance data and how tuning affects this comparison.

Metric	BMW 5 E28	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Winner
1/4 Mile	15.30s	15.10s	MX-5 Miata
0-60 MPH	6.50s	6.30s	MX-5 Miata
0-100 KM/H	6.80s	6.50s	MX-5 Miata
Trap Speed	153 km/h	140 km/h	5 E28
Horsepower	256 HP	181 HP	5 E28
Torque	330 Nm	205 Nm	5 E28
Weight	1430 kg	1060 kg	MX-5 Miata
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	-

BMW 5 E28 1988 vs Mazda MX-5 Miata 2019

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