2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 157 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 236 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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 (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic 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 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |