1999 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 616 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Honda Accord (265 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
