2002 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 171 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
