2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (137 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (163 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1840 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
