2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 and 2005 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 6 | Agila |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |
