1979 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 23 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Mazda B2500 (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2990 mm |
