2004 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
