2003 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 414 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Retona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
