2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,785 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.

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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2004 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mazda Etude 2004 Toyota Corolla
Make Mazda Toyota
Model Etude Corolla
Year Released 2008 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1785 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 127 HP
Torque 143 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.6 mm 91.5 mm
Top Speed 186 km/hour 195 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1045 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 60 L


 

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