2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall VX220 would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 475 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Drifter | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2197 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
