2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2005 Kia Magentis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2002 Honda Accord and 2005 Kia Magentis are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Kia Magentis. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Magentis weights approximately 638 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Magentis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 152 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |