2002 Holden HSV vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2002 Holden HSV and 2002 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Holden HSV is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2002 Holden HSV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Holden HSV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden HSV (692 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2002 Holden HSV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Holden HSV has manual transmission. 2002 Holden HSV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Holden HSV | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | HSV | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |