These four-doors, which are family-friendly, make a great alternative to a crossover.
Many people still consider the mid-sized sedan to be a viable option. Throttle House has released a new video that puts the Toyota Camry TR, Honda Accord and Mazda Mazda6 to drag racing from a standstill and on a roll.
The Camry TRD leads the trio in terms of power. The 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V6 produces 301 horsepower (225 kilowatts), and 267 pound feet (362 Newton-meters), just like the XSE or XLE grades. It is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This is not covered in the video, however.
The TRD model also has many benefits An upgraded suspension, larger brakes and more stickier tires. In terms of output, the Accord is barely in the middle. It has a turbocharged four-cylinder with 252 horsepower (188 kW) & 273 lbft (370 Nm). It is powered by a 10-speed auto transmission. This video features the Touring, which is the top-of-the-line model. It also includes adaptive dampers and a head up display.
The Mazda6 is available with a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 250 horsepower (186 kW) as well as 310 lbft (420 Nm), when it uses premium gas. The Mazda6 has a six-speed automatic transmission. The Mazda has the lowest horsepower rating but is the most powerful in terms of torque output. This video is based on the 2020 model. However, the 2021 model has slight upgrades that increase the amount of twist to 320 lbft (434 Nm).
You might think that the Honda would struggle against the Toyota or Mazda based on the specs. But, the reverse is true. Although the Accord wins both drag races, it is only slightly ahead of the Camry when starting from a roll.