2003 Honda City vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Forte weights approximately 357 kg more than 2003 Honda City. 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 Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | City | Forte |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2649 mm |
