2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 2005 Mazda Marathon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, 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, 2005 Mazda Marathon (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 Marathon | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Marathon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |