2005 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |