2003 Holden Berlina vs. 2001 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Holden Berlina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Roadster would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Berlina weights approximately 575 kg more than 2001 Mazda Roadster. 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, 2003 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Roadster. (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Berlina | 2001 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Berlina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
