2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 1008 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.
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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO 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 | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Mazda | Dodge |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 93 L |
