2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Nissan Livina
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 Nissan Livina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (182 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2009 Nissan Livina. 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, 2009 Mazda 6 (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 6 | Livina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |
