2002 Honda Acty vs. 2010 Kia Magentis

To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 638 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (180 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 2010 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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