2002 Holden Berlina vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Berlina weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Berlina | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Berlina | Marathon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
