1998 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Mazda Kusabi
To start off, 2003 Mazda Kusabi is newer by 5 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 1,849 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. 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, 2003 Mazda Kusabi (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Kusabi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2003 Mazda Kusabi | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | Kusabi |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1559 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |