2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 MCC ForTwo

To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 MCC ForTwo 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, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 730 kg more than 2002 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 MCC ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 MCC ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Accord 2002 MCC ForTwo
Make Honda MCC
Model Accord ForTwo
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2354 cc 599 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 70 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 680 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 1810 mm


 

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