2009 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Honda Acty

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 845 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.

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