1999 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (167 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2789 mm |
