1978 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Mazda 626
To start off, 1988 Mazda 626 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda 626 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Mazda 626 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1988 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 626 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |