1979 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Mazda Premacy is newer by 30 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 415 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
