2002 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 6 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 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, 2008 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
