2005 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 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 | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |