2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2002 Mazda 6 and 2002 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 6 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
