2005 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 521 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
