2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Familia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |