2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (169 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Silverado | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 50 L |
