2003 Mazda 2 vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 2 and 2003 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 2. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 625 kg more than 2003 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 2. 2003 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mazda 2 | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 2 | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |