1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 22 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), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 459 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, 2012 Mazda 5 (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
