2005 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti QX56 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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1291 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2005 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti QX56 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | QX56 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5555 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
