2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Pro-ceed
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Pro-ceed would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Pro-ceed weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Pro-ceed.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Pro-ceed | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Pro-ceed |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |