2008 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Acura CL

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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 122 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.

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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2002 Acura CL
Make Honda Acura
Model Accord CL
Year Released 2008 2002
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 3210 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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