2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 347 kg more than 2007 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Condor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
