1978 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 166 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Luce |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
