1975 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1975 Honda Civic and 1975 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 929 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
