2009 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Sierra (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 GMC Sierra (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2009 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 GMC Sierra | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | GMC | Mazda |
Model | Sierra | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |