2002 Mazda 2 vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 2. (78 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 2 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 2. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 2 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 2 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1101 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
