2000 Pontiac Piranha vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. 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, 2012 Mazda 6 (364 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Piranha | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mazda |
| Model | Piranha | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4755 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2789 mm |
