2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 127 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |