2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2000 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Honda CR-V.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2000 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 6 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
