1997 Honda Today vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 520 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 2000 Mazda Familia has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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