2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, both 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 McLaren MP4-12C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C weights approximately 295 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 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 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 McLaren MP4-12C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | Mazda | McLaren |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1139 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3995 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2329 mm | 2670 mm |
