2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2011 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Avanza | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
