2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda Rustler
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 Rustler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Rustler would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda Rustler | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Rustler |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1323 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |