1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1979 Mazda 929 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 929. 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 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 929 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 929 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 929 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |