2011 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic and 2011 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 219 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 2 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1249 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1475 mm |
