2002 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. (171 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 41 L |
