2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter

To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,604 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Drifter 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 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2005 Mazda Drifter
Make Honda Mazda
Model Accord Drifter
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 2604 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.7:1 8.4:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1320 kg
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 80 L


 

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