2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 1 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Trans Sport | Familia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2620 mm |
