1990 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 19 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, 2009 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 182 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Forte |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |