2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (166 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 860 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (271 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
