2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 166 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 799 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |