2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Brera | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
