2000 Honda City vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 646 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2010 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | City | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4681 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1646 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2751 mm |