1998 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1998 Honda Accord and 1998 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 323. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 182 kg more than 1998 Mazda 323. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 323. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 323. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1998 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 323 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
