2002 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Isuzu Impulse
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Isuzu Impulse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Isuzu Impulse would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Isuzu Impulse weights approximately 354 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 (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1990 Isuzu Impulse | |
Make | Honda | Isuzu |
Model | Accord | Impulse |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |