2000 Honda City vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, both 2000 Honda City and 2000 Acura EL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Acura EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura EL weights approximately 139 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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 Acura EL (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Acura EL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2000 Acura EL | |
Make | Honda | Acura |
Model | City | EL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2619 mm |