2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 6 and 2010 Tata Nano were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 901 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Tata Nano 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 2010 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mazda 6 | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Mazda | Tata |
Model | 6 | Nano |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |