2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2002 Mazda 6 and 2002 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 6 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
