2004 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 292 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2004 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 1998 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Retona |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 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 | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 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 - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |