2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
