2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mazda | Smart |
Model | MX-5 Miata | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |