2007 Mazda 5 vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 2007 Mazda 5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 5 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
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, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 5 | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 5 | Corrado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
