2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda CR-V weights approximately 106 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2002 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V. 2002 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | CR-V |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |