1980 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,962 cc, 1969 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mazda Cosmo 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 1969 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1969 Mazda Cosmo (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1969 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
