1999 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 2003 Mazda 6 (310 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |