2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2001 Toyota RSC
To start off, both 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2001 Toyota RSC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota RSC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RSC (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RSC should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 Toyota RSC.
Because 2001 Toyota RSC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RSC 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, 2001 Toyota RSC (284 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota RSC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2001 Toyota RSC | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | RSC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
