2002 Xedos 9 vs. 2012 Mazda 2
To start off, 2012 Mazda 2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 2. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2012 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 2. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Xedos 9 | 2012 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Xedos | Mazda |
| Model | 9 | 2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2489 mm |
