1978 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 404 kg more than 1972 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1972 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Chante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2210 mm |
