1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 616 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
