2001 Audi A2 vs. 2001 Mazda 323
To start off, both 2001 Audi A2 and 2001 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 323 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 323 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Audi A2 (230 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 323. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 2001 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A2 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
