2002 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 2012 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Tundra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Tundra | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2789 mm |
