2002 Honda City vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 598 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
