2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 2000 Mazda Protege and 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 951 kg more than 2000 Mazda Protege. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Protege | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3070 mm |
