2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 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 (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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 (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Yaris |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |