2005 Mazda AZ vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Mazda AZ and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 1022 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volvo V70 (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda AZ | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | AZ | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |
