1998 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1998 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, 2009 Mazda 5 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 5 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |