2008 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Mazda Familia
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 Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia 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 194 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 480 kg more than 1975 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 (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1975 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Familia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1271 cc |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
