2008 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 5 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
