2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top vs. 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top and 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top and 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD are equipped with a 2,261 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top.
Because 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD 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, 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD. 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 Top | 2003 Mazda 6 Sport Combi 2.3 Top 4WD | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 6 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
