2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Honda Vamos

To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 338 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mustang (408 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Mustang 2002 Honda Vamos
Make Ford Honda
Model Mustang Vamos
Year Released 2000 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 265 HP 46 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 408 Nm 149 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2460 mm


 

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