2002 Honda City vs. 2002 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2002 Honda City and 2002 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 2. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 2 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
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, 2002 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2002 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
