2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 865 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.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (341 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
