2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda DrifterX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda DrifterX would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Because 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 2008 Mazda DrifterX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda DrifterX has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda DrifterX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | DrifterX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
