2001 Toyota Soarer vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 347 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. 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 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Soarer | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Soarer | 3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2639 mm |
