1986 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2005 Mazda Premacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 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, 2005 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 2005 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
