2006 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
