2000 Dodge Avenger vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Avenger and 2000 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Avenger (164 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Avenger weights approximately 627 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Avenger, 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, 2000 Dodge Avenger (234 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2000 Dodge Avenger has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Dodge Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Avenger | Familia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |
