1999 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Honda Civic (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
