2010 Toyota Hilux vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Hilux | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Hilux | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
