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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 2 kg more 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 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (184 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |