2010 Mazda 6 vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 6 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2620 mm |
