2008 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 446 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616. 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 (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 616 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
