1979 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, 1996 Mazda 121 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 121 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
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, 1996 Mazda 121 (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Civic | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 121 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |