2002 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 433 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Rio |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |