2005 Mazda MX-Flexa vs. 2005 Holden Barina
To start off, both 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa and 2005 Holden Barina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Barina.
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 MX-Flexa (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-Flexa | 2005 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Mazda | Holden |
| Model | MX-Flexa | Barina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
