2000 Tata E vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata E would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata E should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2000 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata E | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | E | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2329 mm |
