1979 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 323. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 323 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
