2002 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 137 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 159 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
