2002 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 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 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |