2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 345 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, 2003 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2003 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2003 Toyota Corolla 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. 2003 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Familia | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |