2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Mazda 6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |