2001 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 8 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Mazda 5 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
