2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Durango and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 592 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (408 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Dodge Durango | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Durango | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1158 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 50 L |