2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2001 Honda Civic and 2005 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
