1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1979 Mazda 121 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 1979 Mazda 121. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 121 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |