2002 Honda Accord vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda Chante 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 (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1977 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Chante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
