2005 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2005 Mazda AZ
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Lacetti and 2005 Mazda AZ were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda AZ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda AZ 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, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lacetti | 2005 Mazda AZ | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Lacetti | AZ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
