2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 482 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
