2005 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 696 kg more than 1972 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1972 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Familia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 987 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2200 mm |
