2004 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord 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 31 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte. 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, 2004 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Forte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
