2000 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. 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 (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 929 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
