2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 4190 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |