2003 Mazda 6 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, both 2003 Mazda 6 and 2003 Toyota Condor were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6.

Because 2003 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Condor (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda 6 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Mazda Toyota
Model 6 Condor
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 2438 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1495 kg
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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