2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2005 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mazda | Smart |
Model | MX-5 Miata | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 22 L |