1999 Mazda MPV vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1999 Mazda MPV and 1999 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Celica. (145 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda MPV weights approximately 630 kg more than 1999 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Mazda MPV (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda MPV | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | MPV | Celica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |