1987 Mazda MX-6 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, both 1987 Mazda MX-6 and 1987 Vauxhall Belmont were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda MX-6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda MX-6 (110 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda MX-6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda MX-6 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 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, 1987 Mazda MX-6 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda MX-6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda MX-6 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda MX-6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Mazda MX-6 | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | MX-6 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |