2002 Lada 2123 vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2002 Lada 2123 and 2002 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Lada 2123. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 Lada 2123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 2123. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 2123. 2002 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada 2123 has manual transmission. 2002 Lada 2123 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada 2123 | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 2123 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
