2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mazda 2
To start off, 2013 Mazda 2 is newer by 8 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 53 kg more than 2013 Mazda 2.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1043 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |