2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2004 Honda CR-V and 2004 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda CR-V weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Mazda 6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | CR-V | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
