2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 535 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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, 1997 Toyota Avensis (178 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Mazda Protege | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Protege | Avensis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 178 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |