1986 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,954 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 69 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Honda Accord (156 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rio |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1954 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
