2006 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Kia Visto
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Visto would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2002 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 778 kg more than 2002 Kia Visto. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Visto. 2002 Kia Visto has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Visto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2002 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Visto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
