1990 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 12 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2002 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
