2002 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 24 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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 (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |