1998 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,849 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616. 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 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 616 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
