1995 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
