1988 Honda Concerto vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Concerto | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Concerto | 6 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |