1984 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1984 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 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, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
