2002 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 7 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 10 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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |