2010 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Kia Optima are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Optima weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte. 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, 2010 Kia Optima (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Forte | 2010 Kia Optima | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Forte | Optima |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |