2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2004 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 400 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.
Because 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Verada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2004 Mitsubishi Verada 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 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2004 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Verada |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |