1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 130 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.
Because 1979 Mazda RX-7 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 RX-7. 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 RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 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 RX-7 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |