1988 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 15 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1988 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, 2003 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
