2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2011 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2011 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 11 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 495 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, 2011 Fiat Fiorino, 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, 2011 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2011 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Mazda | Fiat |
| Model | Familia | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
