2002 GMC Sierra vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Sierra weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 GMC Sierra (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
