1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (72 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 323 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda 323 | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 323 | Accord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |