2010 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Pathfinder and 2010 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 697 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Pathfinder | 6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1844 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
