2003 Honda Legend vs. 2003 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2003 Honda Legend and 2003 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 3. (160 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Legend weights approximately 430 kg more than 2003 Mazda 3. 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 Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 3. (195 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Legend | 2003 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Legend | 3 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |