2009 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 181 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
