1978 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Mazda 323
To start off, 1999 Mazda 323 is newer by 21 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda 323 weights approximately 217 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 323. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1999 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 323 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |