2006 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1976 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Chante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
