2000 Mazda 121 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, both 2000 Mazda 121 and 2000 Volkswagen Microbus were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Microbus 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 Volkswagen Microbus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 121, 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 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda 121. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda 121 | 2000 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 121 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
