2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (139 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | MM Roadster | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
