2001 Honda City vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 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 6 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City. 2003 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda City has manual transmission. 2001 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | City | 6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |