2002 Honda Acty vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 528 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acty | Bora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1368 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
