2001 Mazda Roadster vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Roadster would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 381 kg more than 2001 Mazda Roadster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mazda Roadster (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Roadster | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Condor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
