2002 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 520 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, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2003 Oldsmobile Alero | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Accord | Alero |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |