2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 914 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
