2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2004 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 540 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (169 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
Model | MX-5 Miata | XL7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 250 Nm |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |