2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 980 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda CR-V 2002 Toyota Corolla
Make Honda Toyota
Model CR-V Corolla
Year Released 2007 2002
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 1398 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 50 L