2002 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 308 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 Honda Accord (220 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic 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. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |