2000 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2003 Mazda Tribute is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 660 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Tribute (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2003 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Tribute |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |