2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2001 Nissan AXY

To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan AXY. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan AXY 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 8 more horse power than 2001 Nissan AXY. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan AXY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan AXY weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6.

Because 2002 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan AXY. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (314 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (220 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan AXY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6. 2002 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan AXY has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan AXY 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.

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