2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1464 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Escalade | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
