1990 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 27 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3.
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, 2013 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Accord | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
