1996 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Breeze.
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, 2010 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1996 Plymouth Breeze has manual transmission. 1996 Plymouth Breeze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Breeze | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Plymouth | Mazda |
Model | Breeze | 6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1350 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |