2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (148 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Honda Accord (350 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |