1987 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 929 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
