1977 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 616 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 616 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
