2006 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (102 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Because 1981 Mazda Cosmo 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 1981 Mazda Cosmo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1981 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1981 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Cosmo |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1970 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |