2001 Mazda Sport Wagon vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon and 2001 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (130 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 118 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 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora (225 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (183 Nm). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sport Wagon | Bora |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
