1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2005 Mazda 6

To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6. 2005 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Stola has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Stola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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