2001 Toyota Camry vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Camry weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. 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, 2001 Toyota Camry (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Camry | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Camry | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
