2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Marathon and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Marathon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Marathon should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 787 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe. 2005 Smart Coupe has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Smart Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | Marathon | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 698 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 33 L |
