2002 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 602 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia 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 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Familia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
