2004 Mazda 3 vs. 2004 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 3 and 2004 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 3 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Honda Pilot.
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, 2004 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 3. (230 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 3. 2004 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda 3 | 2004 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 3 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |
