2005 Mazda Carol vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Carol and 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 650 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.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol 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 Volkswagen Bora (211 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Carol | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carol | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |
