1974 Mazda 818 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1974 Mazda 818 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 1974 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1974 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1974 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mazda 818 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 818 | Civic |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2630 mm |