1981 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon
To start off, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (130 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon weights approximately 447 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (183 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Sport Wagon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2630 mm |
