2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Vamos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 Civic (174 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Vamos | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Vamos | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |