1998 Honda Today vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2002 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Today | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Today | 6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 655 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |