1998 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Familia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2200 mm |
