2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 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 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 856 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |
