1989 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mazda RX-7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |
