2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA

To start off, both 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA and 2013 Nissan ALTIMA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (165 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 237 kg more than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
Make Mazda Nissan
Model MX-5 MIATA ALTIMA
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 165 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 100 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual CVT
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1182 kg 1419 kg
Vehicle Length 4032 mm 4864 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1829 mm
Vehicle Height 1255 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2330 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.1 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 68 L


 

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