2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (220 Nm). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | QX56 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 48 L |
