2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Acura RL
To start off, 2010 Acura RL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 282 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Acura RL (367 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 2010 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2010 Acura RL | |
| Make | Mazda | Acura |
| Model | 6 | RL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4971 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
