2005 Mazda Carol vs. 1998 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 995 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. 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, 1998 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Carol | 1998 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Carol | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
