2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, both 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (270 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 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 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 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 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | MX-5 Miata | MazdaSpeed6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |