2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger 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 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Charger | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1498 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |