2002 Ford Ka vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 440 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (105 Nm). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
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 | 138 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 174 Nm |
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 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |