2005 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Mazda 121
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda 121 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 134 kg more than 1998 Mazda 121.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 121. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda 121 has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda 121 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1998 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 121 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1242 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 991 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |