2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Vivant and 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 (263 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (119 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3.
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, 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Vivant | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
