2009 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 110 S would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1971 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 110 S (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 110 S should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Mazda 110 S.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1971 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 110 S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
