2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 171 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2009 Honda Civic 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 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2010 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
