2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (189 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
