2004 Mazda 2 vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2004 Mazda 2 and 2004 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 2. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 2 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2004 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2004 Toyota Tundra 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 2.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mazda 2 2004 Toyota Tundra
Make Mazda Toyota
Model 2 Tundra
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 3400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 99 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1788 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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