2000 Holden Astra vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 2000 Holden Astra 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Astra (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 98 kg more than 2000 Holden Astra.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Holden Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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, 2000 Holden Astra (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Astra | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Astra | Familia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
