1979 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Mazda CX-05
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-05 is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-05 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-05 weights approximately 665 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 2013 Mazda CX-05 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 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, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-05 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2013 Mazda CX-05 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | CX-05 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 13.0 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4555 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2165 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |