2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 459 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2002 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
