2002 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (216 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
