2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
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 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Hilux would be higher. Both 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2006 Toyota Hilux are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1250 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
