Honda Civic Si (FA5) vs. MazdaSpeed3
The Honda Civic Si (FA5) featured a high-revving K20Z3 engine and a well-balanced chassis, making it an engaging front-wheel-drive performer. The MazdaSpeed3, on the other hand, packed a turbocharged punch with a 2.3-liter DISI engine, offering significantly more torque. While the MazdaSpeed3 was quicker in a straight line.