1981 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, 1996 Mazda 121 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 121 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 121 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
