1996 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, 2007 Mazda 3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mazda 3 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 3 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |