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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (96 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 35 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 (193 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 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 | 1997 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.6 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 | 1193 kg | 1158 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
