2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
