2005 Mazda 3 S vs. 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 3 S and 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 3 S (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 3 S should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort weights approximately 92 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3 S.
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 3 S (203 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 3 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 3 S | 2005 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 Comfort | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | 3 | 3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |