1998 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,849 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 161 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 1998 Honda Accord (158 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
