2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 will offer significantly more control. 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 6 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2005 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |