2004 Honda FR-V vs. 2002 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2004 Honda FR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Agila would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda FR-V (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda FR-V weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. 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, 2004 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda FR-V | 2002 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | FR-V | Agila |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
