2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac SV 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac SV 6 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 95 L |
