1977 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Picanto weights approximately 38 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Picanto |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |