2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 and 2007 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 3 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
