1985 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1985 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, both vehicles can yield 165 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |