1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Concerto | 6 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |