1990 Audi 200 vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi 200 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Audi 200.
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, 2001 Mazda 6 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 200. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 200 | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 200 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
