1996 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter

To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.

Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mazda Drifter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.

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