2001 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Civic | 9 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
