2001 Mazda Sport Wagon vs. 2001 Toyota RSC
To start off, both 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon and 2001 Toyota RSC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota RSC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RSC (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (130 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RSC should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RSC weights approximately 164 kg more than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota RSC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RSC will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota RSC (284 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (183 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota RSC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | 2001 Toyota RSC | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Sport Wagon | RSC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
