2000 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 238 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
