2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1139 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3995 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2329 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |