2002 Honda Life 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 Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 653 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
