2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
