1973 Mazda Chante vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Chante | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2799 mm |
