2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2000 Volkswagen Caddy

To start off, both 2000 Mazda Familia and 2000 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Caddy. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.

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 Volkswagen Caddy, 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 Caddy (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

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