2005 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 626 (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Mazda 626.
Because 1990 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 626. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1990 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 626 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |