2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Toyota Soarer is newer by 4 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 500 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
