2002 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Neon (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Neon | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Neon | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |