2006 Kia Pregio vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2006 Kia Pregio and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 845 kg more than 2006 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 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Pregio | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Pregio | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
