2005 Holden Barina vs. 2005 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2005 Holden Barina and 2005 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Barina (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 2 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2005 Holden Barina.
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, 2005 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Barina | 2005 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Barina | 2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |