2005 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 626 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
