2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 3 weights approximately 473 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | YRV | 3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
