2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 449 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 6 | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | 6 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
