1980 Honda Accord vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 929 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
