2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda Roadster | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Mark II |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |