2002 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 6 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. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carens |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |