2002 Honda City vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 188 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 2000 Mazda Familia has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | Familia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
