1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 16 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 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 500 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Concerto | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1590 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |
