2007 Nissan Commercial vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Commercial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Commercial would be higher. At 4,617 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (121 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Commercial (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Commercial | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Commercial | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5930 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2200 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |
