2009 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Mazda MX-6
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda MX-6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda MX-6 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (110 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda MX-6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda MX-6 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda MX-6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1987 Mazda MX-6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | MX-6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
