2002 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 52 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 248 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |