2012 Kia Rio vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 552 kg more than 2012 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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio. 2004 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Rio | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Rio | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |
