1999 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 1977 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
