2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2006 Mazda Drifter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mazda Drifter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda Drifter | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | Drifter | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2606 cc | 1671 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |