2002 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 540 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | City |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
