2006 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Mazda 929

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929.

Because 1989 Mazda 929 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 1989 Mazda 929. 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, 1989 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda 929 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.

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