2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 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), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (145 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 305 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.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (184 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
