1990 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 20 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 384 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2010 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. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
