2004 Lada 111 vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2004 Lada 111 and 2004 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Lada 111. (77 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Lada 111. 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, 2004 Mazda 3 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada 111. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada 111 | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 111 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
