2004 Honda City vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
