2006 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 428 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929. 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 (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 929 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
