2012 Tata Nano vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Nano | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | Nano | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |
