2013 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Mazda SPEED3
To start off, both 2013 Honda Accord and 2013 Mazda SPEED3 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda SPEED3 (259 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda SPEED3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 21 kg more than 2013 Mazda SPEED3.
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, 2013 Mazda SPEED3 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda SPEED3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Accord | 2013 Mazda SPEED3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | SPEED3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2356 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 259 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0 : 1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4805 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1436 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2725 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
