2000 Dodge Durango vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Durango 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Durango weights approximately 655 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Dodge Durango (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2000 Dodge Durango 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 Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Durango | Familia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
