2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 6 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
