2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Hardbody (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |