2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 290 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 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
