1996 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 515 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 323 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
