2002 Honda City vs. 2002 Mazda 323
To start off, both 2002 Honda City and 2002 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 323 (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 323 weights approximately 218 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, 2002 Mazda 323 (145 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 323 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 323 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | City | 323 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |