2005 Mazda Demio vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lancia Musa (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Demio | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Mazda | Lancia |
| Model | Demio | Musa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
