2000 Vauxhall Frontera vs. 2013 Mazda 6
To start off, 2013 Mazda 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 256 kg more than 2013 Mazda 6.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2013 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | 2013 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Mazda |
| Model | Frontera | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2790 mm |
