1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Venza |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
