2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 6 would be higher. 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 150 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 279 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 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 | 1309 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
