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, both vehicles can yield 160 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 Toyota Previa weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 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. 2002 Toyota Previa has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Previa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Honda Accord | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Previa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |