1990 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 192 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Because 1993 Mazda AZ-1 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 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |