2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1144 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |