1978 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2000 Mazda Laputa 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Mazda Laputa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2000 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
