1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1996 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1996 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Berlina | MPV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
