2003 Mazda 6 vs. 2003 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 6 and 2003 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Altima (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6. 2003 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda 6 | 2003 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 6 | Altima |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |