2011 Lexus ES vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2011 Lexus ES and 2011 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus ES (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus ES weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lexus ES (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus ES | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Lexus | Mazda |
| Model | ES | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1624 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
