2005 Vauxhall Omega vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 469 kg more than 2010 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, 2005 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Omega | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Mazda |
| Model | Omega | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1139 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2329 mm |
