2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz G would be higher. At 5,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz G. (95 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz G (525 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2001 Mercedes-Benz G 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. 2001 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2001 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MX-5 Miata | G |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 525 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |