2003 Daihatsu Move vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Move and 2003 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move. 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, 2003 Mazda 6 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Move | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Move | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |
