2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
