2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 307 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 111 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 four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Peugeot 307. 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, 2002 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | Familia | 307 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
