2007 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 37 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.

Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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 Premacy (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2005 Mazda Premacy
Make Honda Mazda
Model Accord Premacy
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 167 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 19.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1418 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 58 L