2005 Mazda AZ vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Mazda AZ and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 397 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda AZ | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | AZ | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |
