2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mazda 2
To start off, 2004 Mazda 2 is newer by 4 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 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 2 weights approximately 820 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2004 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
