2002 Mahindra Bolero vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mahindra Bolero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mahindra Bolero would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mahindra Bolero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. (72 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 446 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 2002 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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 Mahindra Bolero (155 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Mahindra Bolero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Bolero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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