2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2002 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2002 Mazda 6 and 2002 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Mazda 6 and 2002 Peugeot 406 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 406. 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 Peugeot 406 (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 2002 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 6 | 406 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
