2006 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2008 Kia Opirus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Kia Opirus. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Opirus weights approximately 396 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
