1996 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |