2005 Kia Carens vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 1 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 79 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
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 (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens. 2004 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2004 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Carens | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |