2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Tracker | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
