2000 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Intrepid (242 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (340 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Intrepid. (306 Nm). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Intrepid | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2789 mm |
