2007 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 393 kg more than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 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 | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |