2004 Honda City vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 1987 Mazda 626 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | City | 626 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
