1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1999 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 1999 Holden Berlina and 1999 Mazda Demio were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 204 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 650 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Holden Berlina 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 1999 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Demio, 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1999 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Berlina | Demio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |
