2002 Honda City vs. 2005 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda FR-V 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 524 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 2005 Honda FR-V (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V 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 FR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
