2003 Honda HR-V vs. 2003 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 2003 Honda HR-V and 2003 Mazda Demio were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda HR-V weights approximately 160 kg more than 2003 Mazda Demio. 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, 2003 Honda HR-V (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 2003 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V | Demio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
