2001 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Lanos | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Lanos | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
