1999 Mazda 121 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Mazda 121 and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 479 kg more than 1999 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mazda 121. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda 121 | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 121 | Bora |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |