1988 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Mazda 323
To start off, 1999 Mazda 323 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda 323 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 323. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1999 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 323 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |