1975 Renault 30 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 30 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Renault 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Renault 30 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1975 Renault 30.
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, 2011 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 30. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 30. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1975 Renault 30 has manual transmission. 1975 Renault 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 30 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | 30 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
