1992 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord 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 23 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 118 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Accord | 2013 Kia Forte | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Forte |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |