2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord 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 37 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Venga |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |
