2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 745 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |
