1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Pontiac 6000. 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, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mazda |
| Model | 6000 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2789 mm |
