It's not the judge you have to worry about. The defendant's lawyer is the one who will take advantage of it. He or she does this for a living and you are easy pickings. They know all the tricks and you don't. Get a lawyer. A judge will take you more seriously too.
How many miles on each car? Under the hood, any oil or other gunk on the side or underneath the engine? Look at the brakes, especially the rear brakes. Are the rotors smooth and flat? These will tell you if the car was cared for and what shape it is in now. Over all the Honda does have a better...