2002 Mazda 323 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Mazda 323 and 2002 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 323. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 323 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 323. (145 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda 323 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |