2000 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 626 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 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, 1990 Mazda 626 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1990 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 626 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |