2002 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX is newer by 11 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 1,344 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 839 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Civic | RX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1344 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
