2002 Holden Frontera vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Frontera weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Holden 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Frontera | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Frontera | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
