2002 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 308 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Inspire |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 40 L |