2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 213 kg more than 2005 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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
