2002 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Honda CR-V
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 CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda CR-V weights approximately 67 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2000 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2000 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
