1990 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,620 cc, 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 217 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Luce |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
