2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 3 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), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (152 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 831 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
