2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
