2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |