2004 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Camry (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Camry weights approximately 22 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. 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, 2004 Toyota Camry (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Camry | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Camry | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2789 mm |
