2008 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 536 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1971 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Familia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2200 mm |
