1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Forte (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Forte weights approximately 249 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Concerto | Forte |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
