2004 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 403 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord 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 (216 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 216 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |