2005 Daihatsu Move vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Move and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,835 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Move, 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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (170 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Move.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daihatsu Move 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Daihatsu Mazda
Model Move MX-5 Miata
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 989 cc 1835 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 55 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 90 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 1085 kg
Vehicle Length 3320 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 48 L


 

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