2009 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 323 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 78 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 323. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 323 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 323 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
