2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 6 and 2004 Vauxhall VX220 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Mazda 6 and 2004 Vauxhall VX220 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Because 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 2004 Vauxhall VX220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda 6 | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 6 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |
