2000 Honda City vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City 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 77 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Forte weights approximately 399 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 2013 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | City | Forte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
