1981 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1975 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Familia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1271 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
