1990 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, 1998 Kia Retona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Honda Accord.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona 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, 1998 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Accord | 1998 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Retona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |