2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, both 2002 Honda Vamos and 2002 Acura CL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 620 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Vamos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Honda Vamos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Vamos | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
