2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2002 Holden Frontera
To start off, both 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2002 Holden Frontera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Frontera weights approximately 675 kg more than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Holden Frontera 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, 2002 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2002 Holden Frontera has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Holden Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2002 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Mazda | Holden |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
