2002 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue is newer by 8 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 52 kg more than 2010 Nissan Rogue. 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, 2010 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
