2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Optima
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Optima would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Kia Optima. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Optima weights approximately 307 kg more than 2008 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 Honda Accord (336 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Optima. (241 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Optima | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Optima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 241 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |