2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Honda Inspire. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Inspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire. 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Inspire | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Inspire | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
