1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 164 kg more than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mazda Tribute (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Tribute |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |