2003 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B4000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 577 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mazda B4000 (310 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2004 Mazda B4000 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | B4000 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4031 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |