2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original vs. 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original and 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc, 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original weights approximately 319 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual.
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, 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 Original | 2006 Mazda 3 2.0 Individual | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
