Which one do you think handles the best. There's no doubt the grand prix is faster in acceleration. I need to know cuz one of my buddies says the mazda 6 handles a lot better. I guess i just want your opinion on that i guess thanks
Originally posted by donmarco@Oct 30 2003, 01:18 AM Which one do you think handles the best. There's no doubt the grand prix is faster in acceleration. I need to know cuz one of my buddies says the mazda 6 handles a lot better. I guess i just want your opinion on that i guess thanks
The Mazda 6 is a smaller car by far. The Grand Prix is a muscular hard accelerating true mid-size sedan - with a lot of useful passenger and cargo space.
It's like the difference between a Miata and a GTO. Both handle well (the Grand Prix GTP with Comp G package very well), but one is a purpose-built "handler" and the other is a big torque monster.
It depends what you are looking for. Me, personally, as the owner of a Supercharged Bonneville, I would recommend the Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. The rush of power from the engine from the stoplight is a thrill, something you wont find in a high revver like the 6.
Next year's '05 Pontiac G6 w/supercharger and AWD will be a much closer comparison to the Mazda 6 if you want to compare apples to apples.
I also like the Mazda 6 a lot though -- I'd take it over and Accord, Altima or Camry any day of the week. B) It's smaller than I'd like for a sedan, but I like the looks, the engine, and the character of it.
Originally posted by Ming@Oct 30 2003, 04:08 PM Next year's '05 Pontiac G6 w/supercharger and AWD will be a much closer comparison to the Mazda 6 if you want to compare apples to apples.
what the heck? a supercharged AWD car versus a FWD naturally aspirated japanese ford? how is that apples to apples. maybe the FWD N/A 3.5L G6 versus the mazda 6 s, but i can't see how a boosted car with all-wheel-drive would would be put against the mazda.
The motor under the GP hood is awesome.
The looks of the Mazda 6 are really sweet.
I would have to drive both to make to pick.
If we were talking last year's GP... it'd win!
(But Pontiac dorked it up too much for me.)
As the very proud owner of a 2003 Mazda 6, I can honestly say this car's handling is amazing! I don't have to pay attention to those reduced speed limit signs on curvy roads and exit ramps anymore. I absolutely love throwing this car around the corners. I have never driven a new GTP, but I would say the 6 could probably out-handle it. But the GTP definately wins in the power game. My 6 is a 4-cylinder so no comparisons there. But the handling makes this an extremely fun car to drive.
GTP Comp G is capable of .827 lateral Gs (100' skid pad), and a transition 600' slalom speed of 62.47 MPH. Anybody have handling specs on the Mazda?
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