2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Familia | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
