2002 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Vauxhall Agila

To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Agila 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 415 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Agila. 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 (289 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Agila.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Accord 2003 Vauxhall Agila
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model Accord Agila
Year Released 2002 2003
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2997 cc 973 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1015 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2370 mm