2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Spectra (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Spectra weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 Kia Spectra (184 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
