2002 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 10 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 140 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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Colt |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9:01 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 47 L |