2003 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. 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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Carens |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
