2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 6 and 2008 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 486 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mazda 6 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 6 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
