2003 Lada 111 vs. 2009 Mazda 2
To start off, 2009 Mazda 2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada 111 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lada 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 2 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Lada 111. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada 111 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2.
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, 2009 Mazda 2 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 111. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 111 | 2009 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 111 | 2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
