1978 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 22 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Familia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
