1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1993 Honda Accord
In comparing the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the 1993 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata has the advantage in the area of resale value. The 1993 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 1993 Honda Accord have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the 1993 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 1993 Honda Accord is a better car than the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1993 Honda Accord Pricing
A used 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata ranges from $3,900 to $20,759 while a used 1993 Honda Accord is priced between $800 to $6,898.
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1993 Honda Accord Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata loses 31.2 percent of its value and the 1993 Honda Accord loses 39 percent of its value. This means the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata retains 7.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1993 Honda Accord.
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1993 Honda Accord Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 7.6 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Mazda MX-5 Miata being ranked 1 out of 9 Best Convertibles and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1993 Honda Accord Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.1 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s base engine makes 116 horsepower, and the 1993 Honda Accord base engine makes 125 horsepower. Both the MX-5 Miata and the Accord are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 297 and 493 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 1993 Honda Accord has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3900 - 20759
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.312131
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
800 - 6898
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.389899
Mazda MX-5 Miata Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.644681 / 10
Reliability:
8.089362 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.093944 / 10
Reliability:
9.181833 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda MX-5 Miata Rankings
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13 out of / 15Honda Accord Rankings
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11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata Trim Levels
Base, Limited
1993 Honda Accord Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
116 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
100 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
125 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
137 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
231 / 297 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2222 lbs
Width:
65.9 inches
Height:
48.2 inches
Length:
155.4 inches
Wheelbase:
89.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2778 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
52.8 inches
Length:
185.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available