2010 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord and 2010 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Accord | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |