2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (152 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Previa weights approximately 685 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Previa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |