2002 Mazda 6 vs. 1965 Triumph 2000
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph 2000 would be higher. 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 75 more horse power than 1965 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mazda 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 1965 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | 6 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
