2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 743 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3. 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 (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
