2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Proton 300
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 and 2005 Proton 300 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 453 kg more than 2005 Proton 300. 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 (260 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton 300. (108 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | 6 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
