2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2005 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, both 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2005 Toyota Ipsum were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 769 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.
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 Toyota Ipsum, 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 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Ipsum 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 | 2005 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
