1989 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
Because 1993 Mazda Sentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mazda Sentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Mazda Sentia (272 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic. 1993 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Civic | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Sentia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |