1996 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2004 Kia Cerato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1996 Honda Accord and 2004 Kia Cerato are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Cerato (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Kia Cerato.
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, 2004 Kia Cerato (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2004 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Cerato |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |