1987 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1987 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, 2004 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Civic | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |