2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 370 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 (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | Tribute |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |