2010 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Prius weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Prius | 2010 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Prius | 2 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
