Mazda Carol II 0.7 12V (46 Hp)


Mazda Carol:

The Mazda Carol is a kei car manufactured by Mazda from 1962 until 1970. The Carol name was revived again with Mazda's 1989 re-entry into the kei car class with the Autozam brand. Since 1989, the Carol has been a rebadged model manufactured by Suzuki for Mazda, based on the Japanese Suzuki Alto. The first two generations of the modern era Carols received unique bodywork, but since late 1998 the nameplate has been strictly a badging exercise.
The Mazda R360 was complemented by the more grown-up 2-door sedan Mazda P360 Carol in February 1962, the company's first 4-passenger car, and complemented the three-wheeled Mazda Mazdago. It was more substantial than the R360: although its total length of 2,980 mm was the same, its 1,930 mm wheelbase was considerably longer. The Carol weighed in at 525 kg , versus 380 kg for the diminutive R360. It used the DA, a 18 PS , rear-mounted water-cooled 358 cc 4-cylinder OHV engine. This is one of the smallest four-cylinder automobile engines in history, only Honda's 356 cc DOHC alloy inline-four unit was smaller. The four-speed gearbox was synchronized only on the top three gears....(Read more on Wikipedia)

II Overview:

Mazda Carol (II). With 57 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 680 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (46 hp), ideal for city commuting.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Carol: 1989 - 1998).

General:
Brand:Mazda
Model:Carol
Generation:II
Modification (Engine):0.7 12V (46 Hp)
Start of production:1998
End of production:2001
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:4
Doors:3/5
Engine:
Power:46 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre:70 Hp/l
Torque:57 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement:657
Number of cylinders:3
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:68 mm mm
Piston Stroke:60.4 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:14.8 kg/Hp, 67.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:11.9 kg/Nm, 83.8 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:680
Max. weight:900
Max load:220
Fuel tank capacity:30 l
Size:
Length:3395 mm mm [105mm more]
Width:1475 mm mm [80mm more]
Height:1450 mm mm [50mm more]
Wheelbase:2360 mm mm [25mm more]
Front track:1295 mm
Rear (Back) track:1290 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):8.4 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc [above average]
Rear brakesDisc [above average]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size155/65 R13 75 S
Wheel rims size4J x 13 ET 45
Front suspensionSpring Strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring

Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Mazda Carol rank in your book?