2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 6 and 2006 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera.
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 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Primera. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 6 | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 6 | Primera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
