2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 499 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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Vamos | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
