2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Durango and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1086 kg more than 2012 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 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2012 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Durango | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1139 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 48 L |