2005 Mazda 3 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 3 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 3 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |