1993 Mazda 323 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Mazda 323 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda 323 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 323. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 323 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 323 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
