2002 Acura CL vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | CL | Venga |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |
