2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 and 2011 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2011 Nissan NP300. 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 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 6 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |