2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Mazda 6 and 2002 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6.
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 Vauxhall Vectra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 6 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
