2002 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Accord | Kestrel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 25 L |