2007 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Civic | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |
