2013 Kia Forte vs. 2013 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2013 Kia Forte and 2013 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Kia Forte and 2013 Kia Optima are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Optima (197 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Optima weights approximately 106 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Kia Optima (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Forte | 2013 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 171 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1348 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2795 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
