2002 Ford Ka 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 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 254 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |