2003 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 6 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 2,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 35 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 2009 Mazda BT-50 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, 2009 Mazda BT-50 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, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
