2000 Ford Contour vs. 2000 Honda HR-V
To start off, both 2000 Ford Contour and 2000 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 122 kg more than 2000 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Contour | HR-V |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |