2001 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Honda Torneo

To start off, 2002 Honda Torneo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Honda Torneo. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Torneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Honda Torneo. 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, 2001 Honda Civic (153 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Torneo. (149 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Torneo. 2002 Honda Torneo has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Torneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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