1990 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 15 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 399 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Tribute |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |