2002 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (249 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Saturn Vue (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Accord | Vue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
