1992 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Mazda 626
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 626 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Honda Civic (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Civic | 1989 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 626 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |