2005 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Chante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2210 mm |
