2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 434 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | CR-V |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |