2002 Honda City vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 756 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.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
