2001 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 6 (139 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (181 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda 6 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |