2002 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Previa 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 208 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, 2004 Toyota Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Previa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 225 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 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
