2003 Honda City vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 446 kg more than 2003 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2262 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
