2005 Mazda Etude vs. 2005 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Etude and 2005 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc, 2005 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Etude (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude.
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, 2005 Mazda Etude (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 2005 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Etude | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1389 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1230 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
