2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | CR-V | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |