2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Durango | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1819 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |
