2002 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Volkswagen Pickup
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Pickup 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 79 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (132 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Pickup has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Pickup 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 Volkswagen Pickup | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
