2003 Honda HR-V vs. 2002 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda HR-V weights approximately 178 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Honda HR-V (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 2002 Honda City | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | HR-V | City |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
