2004 Honda City vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, 2005 Mazda 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 3 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 3 weights approximately 145 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, 2005 Mazda 3 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 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 | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
