1973 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1973 Honda Civic and 1973 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mazda 929 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 1973 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 929 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |