2007 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Mazda 3

To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 3 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, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 3. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2010 Mazda 3
Make Honda Mazda
Model Accord 3
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2353 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 183 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1418 kg 1301 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1755 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 55 L


 

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