2001 Acura EL vs. 2001 Mazda Roadster
To start off, both 2001 Acura EL and 2001 Mazda Roadster were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Roadster (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2001 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura EL weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Mazda Roadster.
Because 2001 Mazda Roadster 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 2001 Mazda Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura EL, 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, 2001 Mazda Roadster (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura EL | 2001 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | EL | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
