2002 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Intrepid (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 443 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Intrepid | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Intrepid | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
