2001 Mazda 6 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, both 2001 Mazda 6 and 2001 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.

Because 2001 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (165 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Mazda 6 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Mazda Toyota
Model 6 Supra
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 45 L


 

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