1990 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1978 Mazda 929 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 1978 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 929 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |