2001 Dodge Neon vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Neon. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Neon.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Neon. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Neon | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Neon | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |