2004 Mazda 2 vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg

To start off, 2004 Mazda 2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 2 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 2. (111 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 2. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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