1990 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 17 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 52 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 257 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. 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, 1990 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rio |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
