2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 660 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (230 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |