2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Make Mazda Mercedes-Benz
Model MX-5 Miata Vito
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Convertible Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1835 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 330 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 88.3 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km


 

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