1998 Mazda MPV vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1998 Mazda MPV (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda MPV | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MPV | Hilux |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3090 mm |