2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda 6 (310 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 6 | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 6 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
