 | Mazda 5 1.6 CiTD
Avondale Dart 470-2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mazda 5 1.6 CiTD with a Avondale Dart 470-2 with an actual weight of 1133 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mazda is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
181
215
Mountains
Risk of snaking
176
203
Weight ratio: 67% (76% of kerbweight)
1133 kg
1690 kg
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| Mazda 5 1.6 CiTD
Avondale Dart 470-2 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 470-2: 1133 kg.
- Mazda 5 1.6 CiTD: 1690 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 181 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (109 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 215 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 176 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 56 mph (90 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Mazda is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 203 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is more than sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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