2002 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 616 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 616 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2480 mm |
