1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2006 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2006 Kia Magentis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Magentis (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto.
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, 2006 Kia Magentis (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2006 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Concerto | Magentis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
