2002 Ford Fiesta vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Fiesta | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |