2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Roadster would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
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 Mazda Roadster (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Condor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1812 cc |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
