1978 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 18 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 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 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 626 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |