1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Land Cruiser | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 48 L |