1998 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 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, 1998 Honda Accord (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |