2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 Peugeot 306 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 (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 182 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 306. 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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 306. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2002 Peugeot 306 has manual transmission. 2002 Peugeot 306 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 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 306 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
