2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Mazda Premacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 101 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, 2009 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | Premacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |