1990 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 929 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
