2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2000 Honda Passport

To start off, both 2000 Mazda Familia and 2000 Honda Passport were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Passport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Passport should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Passport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda Passport (256 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Passport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2000 Honda Passport has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Passport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Mazda Familia 2000 Honda Passport
Make Mazda Honda
Model Familia Passport
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3201 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary V
Horse Power 106 HP 190 HP
Torque 134 Nm 256 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2710 mm


 

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