2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2990 mm |
