2002 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 89 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 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 (219 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Bora |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |