2005 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (135 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 69 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (223 Nm). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 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 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |