1979 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 110 S would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1972 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 110 S (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 110 S should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 110 S weights approximately 36 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 110 S (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 110 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1972 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
