2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 431 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (364 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 364 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |