2009 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 546 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 1996 Kia Avella | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Avella |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |