2002 Honda City vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 328 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
