1978 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Mazda Midge
To start off, 1996 Mazda Midge 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Midge. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Midge weights approximately 42 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Midge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1996 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Midge |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
