2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
