1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (163 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |