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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 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 | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8 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 | 1368 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |