2003 Honda Logo vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Logo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Logo would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2003 Honda Logo. 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Logo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Logo | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Logo | 3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
