1996 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda AZ-1 would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (63 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 620 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mazda AZ-1 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 AZ-1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
