1986 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2006 Kia Cerato is newer by 20 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 1,953 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 138 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 (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Cerato |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1953 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1253 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
