2003 Mazda 6 vs. 2003 Subaru R2
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 6 and 2003 Subaru R2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. 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 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 6 | 2003 Subaru R2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 6 | R2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 30 L |
