2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 71 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 Tribute (262 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | Tribute |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 262 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |